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Alcohol during maintenance??
Prestonandme replied to xoto2000's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Also, and this may apply only to a very small percentage of patients, some of us have livers that become highly sensitive to alcohol intake post-surgery. During one weekend, I drank a lot of wine and got very concerned when I went to the bathroom and noticed that my poop was jet black and diarrhea in form (sorry if TMI). I was afraid that this indicated internal bleeding so immediately went to urgent care. They performed blood tests and found that my liver enzymes were very elevated, showing inflammation/injury to the liver. They told me to not drink alcohol at all for awhile and to return in a month. They re-tested and found to my relief that my enzyme results had returned to normal. So I severely restrict my alcohol intake -- only a lite beer maybe twice a week. Nothing else. -
awesome, I use a small saucer plate, and a lot of the times I have left over and I take 20-30 mins to eat and small bites (: the 5 bean salad...never liked it lol. I'm positive that exercising will help with the weight pause, andd yes haha I know it really does, it needs to kick into gear better tho. I'd feel like I'd have to go, but when I get to the bathroom I don't anymore, then I go to sit down for a few mins then I gotta again but then I can't grr I took a stool softened too haha bad stool softener! TMI sorry lol
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A little embarrassing to ask but how long did you all wait to have intercourse after surgery?? Sorry if its TMI but I didn't ask (???????) I'm 7 days out...
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Unless it came in regards to my wife, hormones were the farthest thing from my mind. I'm only what, four days out and I spent all day crying like my 4 or 6 yr old daughters. I'm 38 and don't cry ever in front of my girls. My girls came home today from in-laws and my daughter gets me crying b/c she drew a book for me. After telling my wife today that this was the biggest mistake of my life, and crying on HER shoulder for once, she mentioned that the things I'm saying were the things she said during post-pardum (sp?) she had after our first. Prolly TMI for guys but I know I'm not the only guy that has the WTF moment during the first week.
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after i eat like three bites or so, (i am on week 3, which is slowly transitioning me from mushy to solids) it gets stuck in my throat. this may be TMI and I am sorry, but everytime I burp I feel as if the food is stuck and starts coming up, then I swallow it again. it’s very annoying and it always happens, but i feel like i am not full. any remedies?
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Not to be too TMI but do you think you might be constipated. Sometimes, you can get that feeling when you are backed up!! I still can get nauseous if my Vitamins don't sit well or new foods (but you said that isn't the case for you this time).
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What am I missing?
LeanerLena5426 replied to roundisashape's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You sound like you are very well-prepared, and I think that's awesome! Couple of additional things to consider, based on my experience--which was NOTHING like @@Cody's mom, my recovery was horrendous! I was in agony for weeks, and it was months before I was fully mobile. And I have a high tolerance for pain, so it's not just that I'm a wimp! If you're going to be alone, you may want to set things up in your house so that you can reach them easily. Putting the Protein shakes on the top shelf of the fridge, getting out a pot, etc. Set up your bed with pillows to prop you up, move the tv, etc. Anything that's physical, you may want to do ahead of time so it's all set for you. Your recovery could be a breeze like @@Cody's mom or 3 months of hell like mine, but most likely somewhere in between! So may as well be prepared. Couple more things: I ended up buying a belly binder, which was a huge help with the pain. And finally, although this is TMI (sorry), if I had it to do over again I'd buy one of those reach extenders for, um, the bathroom... (I could not twist or bend without excruciating pain, and therefore could not reach...again, sorry for TMI!) Good luck!! -
Haven't in 3 days any suggestions please. Sorry if that's a TMI thought but to me it's just medical. Thank you
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Lab concerns -- low ferritin / low protein / high b12?
Ginger Snaps posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I see the doctor tomorrow to review my month 3 labs but they were posted online through a patient portal and most look fantastic except I am very low in ferritin and like double the B12 I should be. I supplement with B12 so he'll probably just have me drop the supplements. Looking online, it's very rare to be high in B12. I'm also low in Protein and ferritin. I understand the protein, it's a sign of malnutrition and very common after WLS... I'll probably just have to redouble efforts to get 60 grams a day or he may have me set a higher daily goal. The ferritin bothers me a lot. I CANNOT take Iron supplements at all... never have been able to. From the first day I take them I get so constipated I can't go at all. Right after surgery I tried to take them but go so stopped up I was having to take 2 stool softeners and 2 laxatives along with Fiber supplements to even go at all. I was developing hemmorhoids (sorry if TMI) and at one point thought I was going to have to go to the hospital because it hurt so bad and I couldn't do anything. I paranoid he is going to try to get me back on iron but I just CANNOT go through that again! As great as I feel with all the exercise and energy, I was really surprised to see that result come back like it did. I feel like crying over this one... anybody else have a similar problem with iron and any ideas? I can't live on laxatives and stool softeners and STILL be in so much pain. Ginger -
What kind of discomfort did you have?
Nel replied to Nel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How soon did everyone have a BM? I still haven't had one. I figure nothing in, nothing out...but he had me on stuff for gas and I had a bit of ....jelly...how gross is that TMI, but now real....stuff? -
Pain In Lower Abdomen Post Surgery
FallonB replied to amygibson82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having it as well. My other banded friends seem to think that it's gas, but when I think gas I think bubbles and bloating, discomfort - not actual pain. TMI, but I haven't had a BM since Thursday night (surgery was on Friday morning) and I'm thinking that maybe that could be it. I've taken a stool softener laxative, but nothing. I'm not too concerned since my diet is all liquid. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk -
First days of eating soft foods question
Niki15 replied to SAD HATTER's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tmi but I am having a Bm like every 3rd day is it the same for you Dr said its ok as we dont eat very much -
trying not to get discouraged 5 weeks out
MuffinsMom replied to kerri21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kerri, have you pooped yet? If not try a glycerin bulb. At about 2 weeks out I got so badly backed up I went to the ER. They examined me, took X-rays, and sent me home without treatment, apparently it wasn't as bad as I thought, but it was as bad as I have ever experienced! I had been taking X-Lax and Miralax but nothing helped that one big blockage that wouldn't budge! (Sorry, TMI I know.) On the way home I stopped at CVS and picked up a couple things - magnesium citrate (which is what they ask you to take if you're going to get a colonoscopy, cleans you out rather violently!) and glycerin bulbs. I tried a glycerin bulb first, and that worked. (Didn't really want to use the magnesium citrate if I didn't have to....) Ever since, I take Miralax every day in my morning coffee, to prevent that from ever happening again, and that works just fine, especially with the Calcium and PPIs we take, which I guess can be a little constipating. Then really start pushing the Water. Your body needs water to release the fat. Many times on this board and on OH, people who stall end up breaking the stall by upping Protein and water. -
Every time I give to the bathroom after I eat and I have bad diarrhea!!! [emoji21] is that normal? I feel fine other than that. Sent from my LML212VL using BariatricPal mobile app
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Official August thread! Where are you guys?
vsgelw replied to Faithoftheheart's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on 8/4/15 and I am very happy I did it, but having a few issues. One week out I can only keep down Water. I have a problem with crushing pills. I was taking kiddie Tylenol for pain, it's extra sweet and thick and I can't believe that kids take this (I stopped taking it). I have "spit up" or " vomited" a total of 3 times in one week on things other than water. And I have intense diarrhea (sorry TMI) So... I called my doc and his office is all cool like everything is ok that's normal... I am sorta confused... I am going for my one week check up today and I will give him an earful. HW: 320 SW: 278 CW: 266 -
One day I'm tight, the next day the weather changes and I'm wide open. Then I get stressed and I'm locked up. Have a glass of wine to relax and I'm wide open again. I am finding that my band and restriction is very sensitive to weather, stress, etc. It sounds to me like you may have some of those issues. Also, my dr told me that if there is any air in your band, you will have additional swelling from flying. I swell a little from flying but nothing major. Most of it is due to the changing weather conditions. As far as retaining Water, add lemon juice to your tea and drink plenty of water. I also take psyllium husk daily - my family has a history of polyps and colon problems so I keep myself regular. (TMI :eek:) Good luck in figuring it out. Celeste
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Sorry about the TMI nature of this post, but I am away from home and don't know what to do next. I am 7 weeks out and starting to eat a regular diet. I have not had a BM for over a week. I have been taking a capful of Miralax each morning for 4 days, and last night took two suppositories and two Ducolax. Nothing! When I was on liquids and puréed foods I would have a small, but soft BM every couple days. I was trying to decide whether to take some milk of magnesia or do an enema. Any ideas?
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This post may be TMI so if you are sickened easily please do not read. I just wanted to vent a bit. So it is literally 24 hours before my surgery and I was suppose to take milk of Magnesium last night. Then today it says to only drink clear liquids no solids. Uhhhmmm that is what I have been doing for to weeks in the first place. So long story short since I have only been drinking liquids I have diarrhea. It is my last day at work and I work a full 8 hour shift. I hope it subsides. Thank God my tummy feels ok it's just none stop bathroom breaks.
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Looking for friends/support
katladee replied to dream_small's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome Kim! I added you as a friend! I hope all goes well for your surgery and weight loss. Megan, thanks for sharing your life with us. I want to say how sorry I am that you had to go thru the loss of a pregnancy. It's not an easy thing to get thru when you want children so badly. I will pray that this happens for you. Today my surgeon's office called to say I tested positive for the H-Pylori, so now I have to do a stool sample (TMI, I'm sorry) and if it is still positive then they will treat it with two weeks of antibiotics. Anyone else have this problem? -
Haven't had one since Sunday. Had surgery Monday. Any ideas or how long does it take?
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You are almost there Allison! Greg...good luck that train is heading in the right direction....my husband wants to know what is your secret? You have done so well. Best to all...gotta run......the magnesium citrate bowl prep is working very well at this time! TMI
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Not interested in sex post op! Help!
COnative replied to carolrod's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
This is going to be way TMI but I wasn't in to it till one day I was on top and for once, since surgery, I didn't feel like I was crushing my husband. I suddenly could let go. What a great feeling. It will get easier- try not to stress too much about it- I know it is hard. I definitely went through the motions too after surgery because I knew how important it was to my hubby to have that intimacy. Hang in there. -
Hey y'all! I'm 5 days post op VSG and was wondering when you guys had your first bowel movement. I haven't gone as of yet... It is normal to not go but I just want to get input! I am recovering wonderfully! Thanks in advance!
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Tomorrow's My Day!
Roo101769 replied to HalloweenBaby24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope you are doing better now than earlier. Just a few tidbits. I had to wait in the pre op area for my surgery for FIVE, yes count 'em-5, hours! My surgery time was supposed to be at 10 am, arriving at 8am to get checked in a prepped. Well at the last minute my surgeon's partner had an emergency case that took my booked OR room and I got pushed back. The hardest part? Smelling coffee at the nurse's station and not being allowed any! LOL After surgery I had a very, very hard time waking up. It was early evening before I finally came to and after 10pm before I was coherent. I too was extremely sick to my stomach. In fact, my first memory when I regained consciousness was throwing up lots of blood. (Sorry- TMI) It was gross and totally freaked my visitors out, but that is all there was in the tummy to come up after major surgery - duh. Turns out the pain meds made me sick. They had to give me an anti nausea chaser with each dose of the pain meds. I still felt queasy but it helped keep it in check. I could only manage ice chips until the day I was released. ( Surgery on Monday, released late on Wednesday) I was given some apple juice on Wednesday and only managed about 1/4 of a small plastic cup of it. My initial swelling/ restriction was EXTREME. But as with all good things that ended and now I long for those days again. ( Made the weight loss a lot easier) I tell you all of this to let you know...this too shall pass. ( speaking of passing....the first BM takes a while) I wish you a speedy recovery, lots of success in your weight loss and hugs and kisses from your baby!!! Enjoy the new you! -
All About Me Where do you live? Fort Worth, TX How old are you? 37 Are you married, dating, significant other, partnered? Engaged Any children? Yes, three! 1 girl, 2 boys. Grandchildren? Not yet, and hopefully not for awhile. I'm still busy spoiling my kiddos! Pets? Yes, 1 Puppy and 1 Kitty. Current Health Morbidities? Borderline HBP, lots of knees problems, and thyroid disorder. What are your greatest Fears? Spiders and cockroaches top them all, but related to the lapband, I'm afraid of never waking up after the surgery, and of being in the hospital. What are your weight loss short term goals and Long term goals? Short term, I want to be able to tie my shoes comfortably again! Long term, I want to be STRONG! I want to be able to do an entire class of Kickboxing, hike 20 miles, and lift my son - did I mention he weighs almost 100 lbs?! Also, I want to be small enough that my (soon-to-be) husband will be able to carry me. :tt1: List at least one thing you want to do/wear/eat/buy when you reach your goal? So many things... I want to wear a LITTLE black dress, and dress up in sexy school girl costumes! :w00t: I want to be able to buy clothes from a non-fat girl store! I want to go on vacation somewhere tropical and WEAR A BATHING SUIT! Doesn't even have to be a bikini, as long as I'm not worried about being too fat for the beach. I want to make love in positions I haven't been able to get into in awhile!! :thumbup: Okay, probably TMI, but that's definitely one thing that's got my fiance being so supportive. *laughs* And I want to live long enough to see my kids become adults, and have kids of their own, and enjoy my life without limitation...
